Entries open for PIDA awards
03 February, 2021 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingEntries are now open for the 2021 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards (PIDA) for Australia and New Zealand.
Sweet smart: recyclable paper packaging for Smarties
29 January, 2021The Nestlé Smarties brand is now using recyclable paper packaging for its confectionery products worldwide.
Striking packaging for 'home-made' sauce
28 January, 2021 | Supplied by: Schur Star SystemsThe Schur Star Jar Bag was used to package a new beef sauce, presenting it as a kilner-like jar of carefully prepared, home-made delicacy.
Amcor unveils three-pronged sustainability roadmap
28 January, 2021 | Supplied by: Amcor GlobalAmcor is applying a three-pronged approach to achieve its goal of making all of its packaging reusable or recyclable by 2025.
Aussie Honey Gold mangoes unveil a new look
27 January, 2021Queensland-based Piñata Farms has unveiled a new look for its specialty Honey Gold mangoes this season.
Avery Dennison rDT recycled direct thermal paper labels
27 January, 2021 | Supplied by: Avery DennisonAvery Dennison has launched its direct thermal paper labels that contain recycled post-consumer waste.
Intelligent labels provide path to consumer trust
21 January, 2021Connecting consumers directly with food producers through the use of smart labelling would increase trust, new research suggests.
Aussies clean up at the WorldStar Global Packaging Awards
18 January, 2021Seven Australian companies have won in the food and beverages categories at the WorldStar Global Packaging Awards.
Changes to food allergen labelling likely for mid-Feb
18 January, 2021The sweeping changes to the Food Code will come at a cost to the industry but will reduce the societal impact of food allergens.
Tecnovac Olympia XL semiautomatic traysealer
14 January, 2021 | Supplied by: Emrich Industries Pty LtdThe Tecnovac Olympia XL traysealer is a multifunctional machine able to pack products in trays with a variety of different tooling configurations.
Mars and Amcor announce recyclable rice pouch
11 January, 2021 | Supplied by: Mars Food AustraliaMars Food has announced it will begin to use recyclable mono-polypropylene plastic (PP) for its microwavable rice pouches in 2021.
Tesco changes cheese packaging to reduce plastic
07 January, 2021Tesco has announced it will change the packaging of its home brand hard cheeses, saving 260 tonnes of plastic each year.
Amcor Eco-Tite R shrink bag
06 January, 2021 | Supplied by: Amcor GlobalAmcor's Eco-Tite R is a recycled, PVDC-free shrink bag for fresh and processed meat, poultry and some cheeses.
KHS Innoket Neo Flex modular labelling machine
16 December, 2020 | Supplied by: KHS Pacific Pty LtdThe KHS Innoket Neo Flex modular labelling machine has quick-change modules that allow the device to master all standard labelling techniques.
Wine Label Directory established to protect wine exporters
15 December, 2020A Wine Export Label Directory has been established to help wine brand owners protect their export wine labels against copycat labelling.
